meanwhile, Australia still prevents travel in and out of the country (with minor exemptions for New Zealanders coming into a couple of States and for a limited number of the tens of thousands of Australians still stranded overseas to return home).
video begins by saying Australia’s International borders will likely remain closed until AT LEAST LATE NEXT YEAR:
VIDEO: 1m47s: 17 Oct: 9News Australia: Incoming passenger cards digitised to reduce threat of COVID-19
by 9 News Staff
Passengers travelling to Australia from overseas will have to complete a Digital Passenger Declaration (DPD) before arriving in the country to help manage the threat of COVID-19.
The Department of Home Affairs announced the overhaul of the current system, saying the switch from paper cards to digital declarations is a critical step in preparing the country for increased flight caps and international travel...
The new Digital Passenger Declaration (DPD) will be completed by all Australia-bound travellers using their mobile or computer.
“This capability will put us in a prime position to successfully reopen our borders in a COVID-safe way to help with the rebuilding of Australia’s economy,” Acting Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Alan Tudge said...
***The DPD will also allow certified COVID vaccination certificates to be digitally uploaded and connected if and when they become available.
The department will develop a simplified product to test the new system...
https://www.9news.com.au/national/coronavirus-overseas-passenger-declaration-digitised-to-prevent-covid19-threat/5c685e16-eb16-4165-8143-9207440c240c